A Peaceful Retreat
Set in a quiet, elevated position with panoramic views over the Vale of Esthwaite, Lake Windermere and the Fells beyond, Yewfield is situated in over 80 acres of its own grounds. The house itself, with its impressive Gothic architecture, dates back to 1859.
The extensive grounds around the house include native woodland, rough fell pasture, a small tarn and a stream. The grazed pasture is carefully managed giving priority to ecological considerations, which qualifies it to be part of the Environmentally Sensitive Areas Scheme.
Newly developed ornamental areas closer to the house include organic vegetable gardens, orchards, a herb patio and a mixed border. We are also experimenting with naturalistic styles and plantings such as a coppice garden, wildflower meadows, a fern corner and a wildlife pond.
A nature trail through the land and gardens guides the visitor through the grounds.
Vegetarian Breakfast
From 8.00 am until 9.30 am
We offer a continental vegetarian buffet including fresh fruit salad and dried fruit and nuts, Juices and home made vegan smoothie, muesli, cereals, home baked bread, yogurt and soya yogurt, organic porridge, preserves, our own honey, coconut chi pudding, coffee and teas
And a full cooked vegetarian or vegan breakfast to follow.
Choice of eggs cooked to order, oven grilled plum tomatoes, veggie sausages, organic baked beans, pan fried mushrooms, scrambled tofu.
We also have gluten free options available
Eating Out
Offering bed and breakfast accommodation, Yewfield does not provide evening meals except on our concert nights. But we do however have our own award-winning vegetarian restaurants in Ambleside, just a short drive away. Zeffirellis restaurant and pizzeria offers casual dining with a range of international influences and is popular with families, while our new restaurant Fellinis offers sophisticated vegetarian dining with a Mediterranean twist.
Both restaurants are frequently busy so we would strongly recommend making a reservation to avoid disappointment.
